Anemone Crab

Neopetrolisthes ohshiamai

Identification	Small, white body with reddish-brown or rust-colored spots. Distinctively holds fan-shaped, feathery feeding appendages extended into the current.
Maximum Length	1.5 inches
Origin	Indo-Pacific
Minimum Tank Size	10 gallons
Reef Compatibility	Excellent

Behavior

Lives commensally with host anemones (bubble tip, carpet, and other large anemones). Very peaceful toward fish and corals. Uses fan-like maxillipeds to filter plankton from the water column. One of the most reef-safe crabs available.

Diet & Feeding

Filter feeder. Captures plankton and suspended organic particles using feathery appendages. Supplement with liquid phytoplankton or zooplankton added to the water column.

Cautions

Must be provided with a host anemone or it will not thrive. May be bullied by larger, more aggressive fish. Peaceful toward all corals, shrimp, and other invertebrates.